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EO03 VRC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,163 mi
Last recorded132,163 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 132,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,912 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 131,907 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 130,066 miles

slight bind n/side rear brake

Fail 7 Nov 2017 129,939 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side door step. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven n/s low effort. (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,316 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing in outer sidewall

Offside front tyre at 2.5mm

Pass 26 Jan 2015 101,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,286 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 101,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 89,542 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 89,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 78,934 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 78,934 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 70,087 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 70,027 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Pass 15 May 2008 61,039 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,261 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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EO03 VRC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO03 VRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EO03 VRC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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